11-09-1953 - Regular Meeting - Minutes1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA
November 9, 1953
Meeting called to order at 8:10 P.M. at the West Covina City Hall. Motion by
Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that Council-
man DeLay act as Mayor Pro Tam in the absence of Mayor Hurst.
Present: Councilmen DeLay, .iperline, Mossberg.
Absent: Councilmen Hurst, Van Horn
Others: City Attorney, City Clerk, City Engineer.
• MINUTES Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline,
APPROVED and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October
26, 1953, be approved as submitted.
MINUTES AMENDED Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg,
OCTOBER 13 MEETING and carried, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October
13, 1953, be' amended as. follows: On page 3, item covering 1,11low
Avenue Improvements Authorized, action should be amended to read, "That the City
Engineer be authorized to proceed with plans for improvements of the area petitioned
on Willow Avenue, with improvements to be done at the time the deposits are received."
AMERICAN LEGION REQUEST City Clerk read a letter addressed to the City Council by
SALE OF FIREWORKS Mr. J. D. Brown, Commander of the American Legion Post #790,
requesting that the Legion be. permitted to sell fireworks
in the city for the next five years in order to assist in the financing of their pro-
posed new building. Members of the Council who ,were present could see no objection
to the yearly sale of fireworks, but as a matter of policy, could not guarantee such
permission by any future City Council
BUILDING DEPARTMENT City Clerk presented the report of the Building Department
REPORT for the month of October, 1953, stating the value of build-
ing permits issued during the month was $3,561,195.00, in-
cluding 394 dwellings with an average square foot house area of 1175 square feet.
REQUEST FOR STREET OPENING City Engineer read a letter from Mr. J. E. Horner, request -
LOT 11, TRACT NO. 33166 ing the opening of the future street on Lot 11, Tract No.
REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY 13166 for street and highway purposes and the le strip lot
fronting on Harbert Street. Motion by Councilman Mossberg,
seconded by Councilman 3perline, and carried, that request be referred to City Attorney
for appropriate action.
REQUEST FOR VACATION OF City Engineer presented a request from Mr. J. E. Horner,
ALLEY EASEMENT referring to Resolution No. 40 which provided a 209 alley
LOT 11 & 13, Tract No. 13166 easement be granted to the City of West Covina on Lot 11
REFERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY & 13, Tract No. 13166, and requesting the vacation of
this easement for an alley. Motion by Councilman Sper-
line., seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that request be referred to City
Attorney for appropriate action.
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MASTER PLAN OF PARKS Councilman Sperline introduced a discussion of the appro-.
ASSISTANCE OF PLANNING priate procedure to be followed in preparing a master plan
CONSULTANT REQUESTED of parks for the City. Mr. Floyd Gelvin, Chairman of the
Park and Recreation Comission, was present and requested
the assistance of Mr. Gordon Whitnall, Planning Consultant, in considering such a
plan. It was agreed that Mr. hhitnall be invited to meet with the Park and Recrea-
tion Commission for this purpose, and that the Park and Recreation Commission would
then submit a master plan of parks to the Planning Commission.
ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 112 Public hearing was held.at the previous meeting on
SW corner Virginia & Oregon Annexation District No, 112, covering property located.
HELD OVER at the southwest corner of Virginia Avenue and Oregon
Avenue. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by
Councilman Sperline, and carried., that decision on this annexation be held over until
the next meeting when other Council mEmbers would be present, with the permission of
18 the subdivider.
PRECISE PLAN NO. 14 and Decision on Precise Plan No. 14 and Zone Variance
ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION Application No, 84 of Joseph Sein, requesting change
NO, 84 m Joseph Sein from RA to C-1 and R 3 on property located at the north -
HELD OVER west corner of Garvey Blvd. and Iz%dndale Avenue, was
held over until the next regular meeting.
ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION Public hearing was held at the previous meeting on
NO. 81 m Covina School Dist. Zone Variance Application No. 81 of the Covina School
HELD OVER District, requesting change from RA to R-2 School Use
of property located at the northeast corner of Hollen-
beck and Cortez Streets. Decision, on this application was held over to the next
regular meeting., and City Administrator was requested to ask a representative of the
schodl board to be present to answer questions,,
ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION Date was set for hearing on November 23, 1953 of Zone
NO. 85 Variance Application No. 85 of the West Covina School
West Covina School District District, covering property located at the southeast
.DATE SET FOR HEARING corner of Vine Avenue and Walnut - Avenue.
SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. 280 Mossberg, and carried, that second and final. reading
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS be given to Ordinance No, 280 "AN ORDINANCE OF,THE CITY
ADOPTED COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF V.TEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA$ DE-
j. CREASING STATE LAW MAXIMUM SPEED UPON PORTIONS OF CER-
TAIN PUBLIC�SEETS WITHIN THE INCORPORATED ITS OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA.00
Motion by Councilman Mossberg; 'beconded by CquncUMn Sperline,, and carried, that
the reading of the boar of the ordinance be waived. Motion by touzicilman Sperline,
seconded by Councilman Mossberg,, that Ordinance No. 280 be adopted. Passed on roll
call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Sperline; Mossberg., DaLay.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Hurst, Van Horn.
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SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Moss -
ORDINANCE NO. 283 berg, and carried, that second and final reading be given to
CHANGING STREET NAMES Ordinance No. 283 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
ADOPTED CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE NAMES OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
STREETS IN SAID CITY." Motion by Councilman Sperline, second-
ed by Counoilman Mossberg, and carried, that the reading of the body of the ordinance
be w vede Notion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, that Ordi-
nance No, 283 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Sperline, Mossberg, Delay
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Hurst, Van Horn
• SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
ORDINANCE NO. 284 Mossberg, and carried, that second and final reading be
ZONE VARIANCE APPLICATION given to Ordinance No, 284 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNO
NO. 79 - Ralph T. Huff CIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDI-
ADOPTED NANCE N0, 147 OF SAID CITY, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A
PART THEREOF." (Zone Variance Application No. 79 m Ralph T. Huff.) Motion by Coun-
cilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that the reading of the
body of the ordinance be waived. Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Mossberg, that Ordinance ND. 284 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Sperline, Mossberg, DeLay
Noes: None
Absent Councilmen Hurst, Van Horn
FIRST READING City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 285 "AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 285 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UEST COVINA, CALIF -
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION NO.19 ORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 147 OF SAID CITY, KNOWN
West Covina American Legion AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND CHANGING THE ZONING MAP
ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A PART THEREOF." (Zone
Change Application No. 19 - West Covina American Legion Post #790.) Motion by Council-
man'Sperline, seconded by Councilman Mossberg, and carried, that Ordinance No. 285 be
introdUced and given its first reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 468 City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 468 "A RESO-
ACCEPTING DEED LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIF -
Gerald P. Ord. ORNIA, ACCEPTING CERTAIN GRANT DEED COVERING REAL PROPERTY
ADOPTED WITHIN SAID CITY FOR STREET AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES." (Gerald
P. Ord.) Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Council-
man Sperline, that Resolution No. 468 be adopted. Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Sperline, Mossberg, DeLay
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Hurst, Van Horn
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ANNEWTION DISTRICT Mrs. Samuels, representing the owners of property
NO. 115 involved in proposed Annexation District No. 115,
Citrus & Workman Avenues requested that a date be set for hearing on this
proposal. City Attorney advised the necessary reso®
lotion setting the date for hearing.could not be prepared until the legal description
had been approved by the County Boundaries Commission. Mrs. Samuels advised this
approval would be forthcoming in the next few days, and it was agreed this meeting
would be adjourned to Monday night November 16, 1953, to consideration of this matter,,
FINAL MAP Final map was presented.covering subdivision of 5'acres
TRACT No. 19612 (17 lots) in Zone I, located southeast of Dalewood Street
Frank Bandy and Bandy Avenue. Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded
APPROVED by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that final map be ap-
proved subject to (1) receipt of final map fee, (2) deposit
for fire hydrant heads, and (3) deposit for electroliers.
TRACT NO. 14456 Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman Moss-
H. N. Berger berg, and carried, that street improvements be accepted and
IMPROVEMENTS ACCEPTED cash deposit in the amount of $4096,37 be released, retain -
DEPOSIT RELEASED ing $505.00 for future installation of street signs and
street trees in Tract No. 14456 of H. N. Berger.
Tract No. 18875 Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sper-
Darwin A. Shaw line, and carried, that street improvements be accepted and
IMPROWEMENTS ACCEPTED bond released on Tract No. 18875 of Darwin A.:3haw, subject
BOND RELEASED to receipt of deposit of $110.00 for future installation of
street name signs and street trees,,
TRACT NO. 18434
Covina Land Improvement
IMPROV904TS ACCEPTED
DEPOSIT RELEASED
Motion by Councilman Sperline, seconded by Councilman
Co. Mossberg, and carried, that street improvements be ac®
cepted.and cash deposit in the amount of $1073.45 be
released, retaining $235.00 for street trees and street.
name signs,
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION City Administrator reviewed Proposed Amendment No.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 253 253 to the Master Plan of Highways by the Regional
Master Plan of Highways Planning Commission, covering the following proposed
APPROVED changes:
1) Remove Grand Avenue as a major highway between Rowland Ave. and Garvey Blvd.
2) Remove the San Jose Diagonal between Grand Ave. and Badillo Street.
3) Remove Puente as a secondary highway between Glendora Ave. and the San Jose
Diagonal.
4) Add Rowland Avenue as a major highway between Grand Ave, and Citrus Street.
5) Change Citrus Street from a secondary to a major between Rowland Avenue and
Garvey Hlvd. .
This proposed amendment had been approved by the Planning Commission, and City
Administrator was requested to inform the Regional. Planning Commission that the City
of Vest Covina agrees with the proposed amendment to the master plan of highways.
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ASUGNMFrIT OF CONTRACT City Attorney read a letter from Thorsen Brothers
West Covina Disposal Co. dated October 26, 1953, advising the Thorsen Brothers
APPROVED had assigned their interest in the contract covering
collection of garbage and refuse to the West Covina
Disposal Companyq a separate corporation formed to handle the.West Covina area, and
requesting the Cityas approval of such assignment. Motion by Councilman Mossberg9
seconded by Councilman Sperlinee and carried, that the City Council authorize assign-
ment of contract dated February 110 1953 with Thorsen Brothers for collection of gar-
bage and refuse to West Covina Disposal Company and for substitution of surety bond
by West Covina Disposal Company to replace existing performance bond of Thorsen Bros.
APPOINTMENT OF NFW MOMR The appointment of a new member to the Planning Com-
TO PLANNING C0MISSION mission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
• HELD OVER of Mr. Paul McCann was held over to the next regular
meeting.
PROPOSED TRANSFER OF.FAOPERTY The matter of a proposed transfer of property needed
Division of Highways R. 0. W. by the Division of Highways for right-of-way for the
HELD OVER Irwindale underpass was held over.
REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF" City Administrator presented and read the report of the
STOP SIGNS AT WASHES Police Chief covering the fo]lowing'recommendations.for
APPROVED stop signs on streets crossing the Walnut Creek Wash:
That stop signs should be installed at the following
locations:
1) California Avenue e north and south approaches to the Washo
2) Willow Avenue - north and south approaches.
3) Orange Avenue - north approach only.
Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman Sperline, and carried, that the
recommendations of the Police Chief be approved and installation of signs authorized.
REPORT OF ENGINEER City Engineer reported'on deposits received to date
IMPROVEMENTS -TRACT NO. 13723 covering street improvements in Tract No. 13723, Willow,
(Willow, Bromley, Leland) Bromley and Leland Avenues and recommended that improve-
ments along Pacific Avenue be eliminated from this pro-
ject because of the many uncertainties involved at this time, because of the pending
freeway development. There followed considerable discussion by residents of this
area regarding the street improvements, including Mr. Carson of Pacific Avenue who
was concerned at the elimination of Pacific Avenue from this project. City Engineer
was requested to check the grade on Bromley and Leland at Pacific and report at the
next meeting.
SWMWIiING POOL Mr. Floyd Gelvin, Chairman of the Panic and Recreation Commis -
LARK ELLEN PARK sion, recommended that the proposal for a bond issue for a
swimming pool at Lark Ellen Park be placed on the ballot at
the regular election next spring, rather than holding a special election for this
purpose, since it would be improbable the swimming pool could be completed for use
neat summer. Mr. Gelvin also submitted a letter from the architect working with the
Park and Recreation Commission, outlining the architectural services to be provided
in conjunction with development of the swimming pool. Mr. George Cobbs, the archi-
tect, was present, and there followed considerable discussion among interested persons
regarding the cost of the proposed pool.
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SPRINKLING SYSTEM Mr. Galvin also requested information as to what decision
LARK E�.iM PARK had been reached regarding the sprinkling system for the
Lark Ellen Park. Mr. Galvin was advised this would be
finalized at the adjourned meeting to be held on Monday night, November 16.
CORTEZ PARK Mr. Galvin requested an engineering study of the buildings
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS on the Cortez Park site to determine improvements needed
for use by the Park and Recreation Commission, Mr. Galvin
was requested to inspect the buildings and present recommendations.
BILLS PAID Motion by Councilman Mossberg, seconded by Councilman
Sperline, that the bills charged to the following accounts
be paid as audited:
General Fund , o o , o , , , . o . , . , , , . . 41719367,26
Street Fund,,,,,,,,,,,,,, o.o. o0 48535062
Passed on roll call as follows:
Ayes: Councilman 5perline, Mossberg, DeLay
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmen Hurst, Van Hoag
CHAMBER OF C(YYMERCE SIGN Councilman DeLay reported on complaints received
regarding the location of the Chamber of Commerce
sign at the west end of the City and advised that at the present time there was
no property available for installation of the sign at the westerly city limits.
Mr. DeLay recommended'that the wording on the sign be changed to "You are now in
West Covina," instead of present wording "Entering" west Covina.
Meeting adjourned to 7:O0 P.M. Monday, November 169 1953 at 10:00 P.M.
APPROVED:
ROBERT FLOTTEN
City Cl erk
Frank De g , Mayor Fro Tem